Changing size by changing guage

I have a vintage pattern for a fairly simple sweater from a 1970s Mon
Tricot. The largest size is a 14 and I wear a 16-18, although I will
double check the measurements. I'm wondering if I can enlarge the
sweater slightly just by changing the guage, and knitting the rib as a
test. The sweater is not especially fitted and would actually show off
the stockinette/reverse stockinette triangles better if larger than
needed. I've knit lots of scarves and have socks on the needles, but
haven't done a sweater since the 1980s, and then I only did one.
Madelaine

Yes it is one way to enlarge the size of the finished product. Many of
my 1940s patterns have instructions for enlarging by one size by using
a larger needle size (so it was common practice once). But you should
swatch to see that you like the finished fabric - it may or may not be
too your liking at the larger gague.

VP
http://www.vintagepurls.net.nz



On Feb 22, 9:30 am, Madelaine wrote:
I have a vintage pattern for a fairly simple sweater from a 1970s Mon
Tricot. The largest size is a 14 and I wear a 16-18, although I will
double check the measurements. I'm wondering if I can enlarge the
sweater slightly just by changing the guage, and knitting the rib as a
test. The sweater is not especially fitted and would actually show off
the stockinette/reverse stockinette triangles better if larger than
needed. I've knit lots of scarves and have socks on the needles, but
haven't done a sweater since the 1980s, and then I only did one.
Madelaine

I just swatch and than RECALCULTE the whole pattern ,,
mirjam
wrote:

Yes it is one way to enlarge the size of the finished product. Many of
my 1940s patterns have instructions for enlarging by one size by using
a larger needle size (so it was common practice once). But you should
swatch to see that you like the finished fabric - it may or may not be
too your liking at the larger gague.

VP
http://www.vintagepurls.net.nz



On Feb 22, 9:30 am, Madelaine wrote:
I have a vintage pattern for a fairly simple sweater from a 1970s Mon
Tricot. The largest size is a 14 and I wear a 16-18, although I will
double check the measurements. I'm wondering if I can enlarge the
sweater slightly just by changing the guage, and knitting the rib as a
test. The sweater is not especially fitted and would actually show off
the stockinette/reverse stockinette triangles better if larger than
needed. I've knit lots of scarves and have socks on the needles, but
haven't done a sweater since the 1980s, and then I only did one.
Madelaine